The East-West Center honored the Honorable George R. Ariyoshi, former Governor of Hawaii, with the Asia Pacific Community Building Award. The award celebrates his dedication to bonding the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and the United States. The event was held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel & Resort, Hawaii Ballroom. Visit East-West Center's website for more information.

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